Post by: big al on June 12, 2019, 03:38:02 PM
I got drawn for a White River Bull Tag. At least it starts pretty early for MF on October 19? ( Any bull)
I am not familiar with that area and could use some help? Road access? ATVS? I Plan to go up and start scouting in a few weeks, but don't have the foggiest idea where to start? Any help is appreciated?
Post by: RC3 on June 12, 2019, 06:54:14 PM
Post by: elkrack on June 12, 2019, 07:43:45 PM
Congrats, I drew the muzzleloader tag. It should be fun.
That’s going to be a great hunt!
Post by: huntnfmly on June 12, 2019, 07:48:59 PM
Post by: RC3 on June 12, 2019, 08:12:56 PM
Congrats, I drew the muzzleloader tag. It should be fun.
That’s going to be a great hunt!
Yes it is, should be a good time!
Post by: Greg Mullins on June 12, 2019, 08:43:14 PM
Post by: Birdgetter on June 12, 2019, 08:44:05 PM
Congrats on the tag should be great hunts:yeah: Good luck! Hope you get a nice one!
Post by: jamesfromseattle on June 12, 2019, 08:52:09 PM
Just go up on the ski slopes and shoot one (Crystal Mtn) that’s the ski slopes. It’s past Greenwater up on the mountain. Or hike into Big Crow basin for a big boy Been scouting it and hoping for a tag for years. Don’t find nothing there just hike up behind Goat lake. If you wanted to be a really easy hunt and don’t care how big your elk is just hike the deep Creek Trail right along Highway 410 you should run into something .
I’d do the same and get up high on the east side of the unit if you’re able. There is some great country up there. I’ve never been up there around the season so I don’t have any specifics, but the big grassy basins up around the PCT (which is the boundary) have a lot of critters early in the year. I’d volunteer as a pack mule but I’ll be in Wyoming then. Enjoy the tag!
Post by: lonedave on June 12, 2019, 09:46:01 PM
Dave
Post by: trophyhunt on June 12, 2019, 10:19:14 PM
HI folks,might as well leave your atv at home, if you can hike, you’ll have a good hunt. If your a road hunter, buy the Hancock white river pass and you’ll have access to lots of good road hunting. Expect to see elk, and if your not holding out for a trophy you should be able to find a 3 point or better bull. 300+ are not around every corner but there are some big ones.
I got drawn for a White River Bull Tag. At least it starts pretty early for MF on October 19? ( Any bull)
I am not familiar with that area and could use some help? Road access? ATVS? I Plan to go up and start scouting in a few weeks, but don't have the foggiest idea where to start? Any help is appreciated?
Post by: X-Force on June 12, 2019, 10:39:28 PM
Post by: grade-creek-rd on June 13, 2019, 09:52:49 AM
Grade
Post by: scoutdog346 on June 13, 2019, 04:18:13 PM
U will need to walk off the game trails and step over huge fallen trees and u will break lots of branches on the way down into the deep holes so when u fall or break a branch squeeze the Hoochie Mama and keep walking and get as deep as u can. Start walking in at least 2 hours b4 sun up and stay in there late enuf to where ur last 45min walking to ur truck is dark neededing ur head lamp u will get one. Bring a flash light too so u can use it in the dark cuz it very hard walking as we had a odd freeze back in like 1992 that fell lots of huge branches and trees. Set up camp ur camp on the 346 side. Have a few guys that can get up there fast to help u pack it out cuz it's a hard pack out by ur self.
HI folks,
I got drawn for a White River Bull Tag. At least it starts pretty early for MF on October 19? ( Any bull)
I am not familiar with that area and could use some help? Road access? ATVS? I Plan to go up and start scouting in a few weeks, but don't have the foggiest idea where to start? Any help is appreciated?
Post by: full choke on June 13, 2019, 05:28:21 PM
Hunt the gmu 346 PCT/ Louisiana saddle by way of little Naches Road and u will get a nice bull. U will be into bulls every day. Walk the PCT on the gmu 346 border and just drop down into the 653 every time you see a nasty hole drop down into the nice cool areas with water. If u don't know how to call very well just bring a hoochie mama with you and squeeze that thing about every 20 minutes. Its very thick in there.
U will need to walk off the game trails and step over huge fallen trees and u will break lots of branches on the way down into the deep holes so when u fall or break a branch squeeze the Hoochie Mama and keep walking and get as deep as u can. Start walking in at least 2 hours b4 sun up and stay in there late enuf to where ur last 45min walking to ur truck is dark neededing ur head lamp u will get one. Bring a flash light too so u can use it in the dark cuz it very hard walking as we had a odd freeze back in like 1992 that fell lots of huge branches and trees. Set up camp ur camp on the 346 side. Have a few guys that can get up there fast to help u pack it out cuz it's a hard pack out by ur self.HI folks,
I got drawn for a White River Bull Tag. At least it starts pretty early for MF on October 19? ( Any bull)
I am not familiar with that area and could use some help? Road access? ATVS? I Plan to go up and start scouting in a few weeks, but don't have the foggiest idea where to start? Any help is appreciated?
:tup:
Post by: X-Force on June 13, 2019, 10:34:50 PM
This hunt is earlier than yours but it will give you a good idea of the terrain and kind of bulls you could find.
Post by: crowinghen on June 14, 2019, 08:29:09 AM
I carried my 30-06 and ended up getting two bear.
Have fun and Good luck!
Post by: Matth on June 14, 2019, 09:17:32 AM
Post by: gutsnthegrass on June 14, 2019, 11:07:05 AM
Post by: swampjunke on June 14, 2019, 11:46:42 AM
Oh, and make sure you bring a bear gun when when scouting, we had quite a few encounters.
Post by: big al on June 14, 2019, 03:53:24 PM
Post by: Bhunter253 on June 14, 2019, 04:13:09 PM
Post by: BeerBugler on June 14, 2019, 05:13:46 PM
Post by: Dan-o on June 14, 2019, 10:17:39 PM
I am jealous.... and I don't scout that unit.
I hope to draw it someday just to see knuckleheads tell me I don't deserve it.
I hope you drop a beast and have a blast doing it.
Post by: cem3434 on June 15, 2019, 12:14:03 AM
Post by: Gentrys on June 15, 2019, 08:39:59 AM
Congrats on the draw!
Ignore the negativity from some on this form. They just don't get it. As hunters, we should stick together and help each other out, not rip someone for not knowing an area they applied for. For many of us, hunting new areas is exciting and rewarding. You'll get some good advice here from guys who know the area. Have a great hunt and be sure to post pics, successful or not.
Post by: kselkhunter on June 15, 2019, 08:59:38 AM
Post by: Falcon on June 15, 2019, 09:13:47 AM
I agree with others on buying the pass. It’s cheaper than it used to be and will give you full access.
I live in Enumclaw. The elk numbers seem to be back to where’s they were in the 80s.
Have a great hunt.
Bryan
Post by: elksnout on June 15, 2019, 01:55:13 PM
It's understood what I'll need to do to punch my tag on this hunt. I'm 61 years old and my legs aren't what they used to be but I have heart and desire. Wish me luck boys.
Elksnout
Post by: Not selected on June 15, 2019, 02:23:36 PM
Post by: cem3434 on June 15, 2019, 08:46:16 PM
Buy the pass. Go in bridge gate. After you get over the bridge take a right for an opportunity for some good bulls. If you go to the left you will also have an opportunity for some good bulls. Good luck!
:yeah: Park on the main road and walk back into the swamp on the old logging roads. There always seems to be a couple of bulls hanging in there.
Post by: elksnout on July 18, 2019, 09:49:15 PM
Elksnout
Post by: Furee65 on July 19, 2019, 12:25:54 AM
Post by: big al on August 05, 2019, 07:09:35 PM
Respectfully,
Big AL
Post by: lonedave on August 06, 2019, 11:13:03 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on August 06, 2019, 11:37:54 AM
Post by: big al on September 06, 2019, 08:21:21 PM
White River UnIt yet? PM me if you want I check email daily.
Thanks. Big Al
Post by: justyhntr on September 06, 2019, 08:35:33 PM
Archery Hunters, any encouraging news for the
White River UnIt yet? PM me if you want I c heck email daily.
Thanks. Big Al
We've been all over the Tree farm bear hunting this week, the bulls have started tearing up the trees and hitting the wallows, haven't heard a bugle yet but it does look like things are starting to heat up. Good luck.
Post by: Eastcanyonman on September 10, 2019, 10:12:52 AM
Post by: big al on November 19, 2019, 09:35:28 AM
Just wanted to finalize my White River MF Bull hunt.
I came close one time but did not succeed. I just wanted to say many thanks to Trophyhunt and ALL the guys who stepped in to volunteer help and availability to help pack. YOU were all appreciated. I hunted 12 days and covered a lot of ground. I saw elk on some days, all cows and calves. Several White collared Cows. A special thanks to Jon for hunting with me opening weekend, and all the fellas that offered suggestions as to where to go and where to look. I pretty much completed everyones suggestions BTW>
All in all a discouraging hunt for me and expensive, but lots of beautiful bluebird days to reflect on life, and enjoy Gods beauty, especially up close and personal with Mt. Rainier. Thank you everyone. Your help, and kindness were greatly appreciated.
Perhaps another year? The good Lord willing? ...: > )
Post by: WSU on November 19, 2019, 09:43:43 AM